Aviation Technical Writer: Precision Docs for Safer Skies

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and comprehensive福利

Professional development opportunities

Professional Sandton hub environment

Contribution to aviation safety and运营文

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an Aviation Technical Writer for their Sandton-based publications team. You will create manuals, procedures, and guides for aviation products and operations, collaborating with engineers, product specialists, and regulators to ensure accuracy and compliance.

The role requires strong aviation terminology knowledge, meticulous writing, and proficiency with technical writing tools and CMS. You will manage document lifecycles and contribute to process improvements in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a technical writer, preferably in aviation/aerospace.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with keen attention to detail.
• Familiarity with aviation terminology and concepts.
• Proficiency in technical writing tools and content management systems.

Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and maintain technical documentation for aviation systems, components, and processes.
• Ensure all documentation adheres to style guides, regulatory standards, and quality requirements.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to gather information and verify accuracy.
• Manage the documentation lifecycle, including updates, revisions, and version control.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of documentation processes and standards.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Proofreading

Aviation terminology knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/Communications/Technical Writing

Tools

Content Management Systems

Technical writing tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks an Aviation Technical Writer for their Sandton-based publications team. You will create manuals, procedures, and guides for aviation products and operations, collaborating with engineers, product specialists, and regulators to ensure accuracy and compliance.

The role requires strong aviation terminology knowledge, meticulous writing, and proficiency with technical writing tools and CMS. You will manage document lifecycles and contribute to process improvements in a